WOC-ly OUTING CLUB CALENDAR
Sep 11 - Sep 17, 2023
Hello WOC family! Welcome back to campus and WOC – your home for adventure!! All events are open to the Williams College community.
Announcements
Mountain Day?? Coming on a beautiful day in October…..
Design the Mountain Day T-Shirt! Every year WOC sells t-shirts for Mountain Day - all profit goes to a charitable outdoor organization of the boards choosing. We’re looking for this year’s 2023 FRONT only design - needs to have “Mountain Day 2023” incorporated in the design! The winner will receive a shirt free of charge and eternal fame. Designs are due by 11:59pm on Sunday, Sept 17th! Click here to submit. Email Nasida Meher [log in to unmask] with any questions.
*Mountain Day Hike Leaders Wanted: Already psyched for Mountain Day? We are too, and we’re looking for excited folks to lead the hikes! You should have a current wilderness first aid cert, and need to attend a brief 45 minute hike leader meeting on Sunday, 10/01 at 7:30PM, Paresky Auditorium. Leaders must be available for each of the first three Fridays of October 6, 13, 20. You’ll get a Mountain Day leader tee shirt – and definite ‘resume builder’ in return! Please fill out this form.and contact Ben Connor ([log in to unmask]) with any questions! Please sign-up by Friday, Sept 22.
The WOC Equipment Room, level M Paresky - will be open M – Th, 12:30 —1:30 PM, & F 12–2 pm.
Activities
Wednesday:
Mid-Week Stone Hill Saunter Come on a chill hike through some of the Stone Hill trails behind the Clark! See some cows and mooooove your legs during the first week of classes! Meet at Paresky steps at 5:00PM and return to campus before 6:30. Sign up here and email srd6 with any questions!
Thursday:
Bouldering Barn Open Hours 4 - 7pm Come visit the new WOC Bouldering Facility located on Walden St. and Hoxsey. There will only be room for 10 climbers and 1 IM in the space at one time. Before walking to the Bouldering Barn go here to check the (mostly) current number of users in the building.
Friday:
Weekly sunrise hike– a “wake up” and down trek on Pine Cobble.** Meet on Paresky steps, Baxter lawn side) at 5:55 AM for a dawn good sunrise hike - (sunrise at 6:32 AM). This is a 3 mile round trip hike with one thousand foot elevation gain to get your blood flowing and endorphins coursing through your veins!! Dress for the weather and wear good footwear for a trail that will be wet, muddy and rocky! Bring a filled water bottle and a cup for hot drinks. Return to campus by 8:45AM. Please sign up on this form or email [log in to unmask] with any questions!
Saturday:
Bouldering Barn Open Hours 2 - 5pm! Come visit the new WOC Bouldering Facility located on Walden St. and Hoxsey. There will only be room for 10 climbers and 1 IM in the space at one time. Before walking to the Bouldering Barn go here to check the (mostly) current number of users in the building.
Stone Hill Bouldering! Meet at the Equipment Room at 10:00 AM for a chance to boulder at Stone Hill. We’ll drive to the top of the Clark and hike along a fairly flat trail from there to our bouldering spot. There are mostly moderately difficult boulder problems, especially good for those with a little experience. Bring a filled water bottle and climbing shoes if you have them (climbing shoes can also be checked out from the equipment room). We will provide bouldering pads and chalk. Return to campus by 1:30 PM at the latest. Please sign up on this form and email [log in to unmask] with any questions!
New Moon Hike along Caves Trail! Come enjoy the dark moonless night with a fun hike along the Caves Trail (2.4 mile loop with about 150 ft elevation gain, sadly no caves). Meet on Resky steps at 7:00 pm. Return to campus around 9:00 pm. Sign up on sign up on this form. It may be cold and/or wet, so if you need any gear/apparel, or if you have any questions, email Abby Kinney ([log in to unmask]).
Sunday:
Afternoon Canoeing Extravaganza on Grafton Lake and visit to the Peace Pagoda! Want a break from weekend work woes? Ever wanted to try your hand at canoeing, or maybe you’re a seasoned paddling-enthusiast? Join us for a canoeing trip up to Grafton Lake, from 1PM to 4:30PM. All skill levels are welcome, and on the way back we’ll visit the Grafton Peace Pagoda. If you haven’t visited the pagoda before, you’re in for a treat! Please sign up on this form , email Chris ([log in to unmask]) with any questions!
Bouldering Barn Open Hours 2 - 5pm Come visit the new WOC Bouldering Facility located on Walden St. and Hoxsey. There will only be room for 10 climbers and 1 IM in the space at one time. Before walking to the Bouldering Barn go here to check the (mostly) current number of users in the building.
